Account Executive

Manor Fresh Ltd; Holbeach CP; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Company laptop and mobile phone

Training and development, with a clear

Exposure to major UK retailers, etc.

Job summary

Manor Fresh Ltd in Holbeach Hurn, Lincolnshire, is seeking an Account Executive to join our Commercial team. You will help manage and develop key retail customer accounts, working closely with growers and internal teams to deliver excellent service and strong commercial performance.

This is an ideal next step for someone aiming to build a career in fresh produce sales and account management. You'll support day-to-day retailer account management, prepare presentations and reviews, monitor

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in retail and fresh produce.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day management of retailer accounts, including orders, forecasts and customer-facing supply chain.
• Building strong relationships with customer contacts, attending meetings and preparing presentations, tenders and reviews.
• Maintaining pricing records and monitoring sales, margins and promotional activity.
• Analysing weekly sales and market data to spot opportunities and risks.
• Working with planning and procurement to keep customers updated on supply and availability.
• Supporting category reviews, range development and new product introductions.
• Visiting growers, packhouses, customer sites and stores when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Office-based with regular travel | Full-time, permanent |

Manor Fresh is an established fresh produce business based in Holbeach Hurn, Lincolnshire. We supply some of the UK's leading retailers, and we work closely with growers and customers to deliver quality produce every day.

We are looking for an Account Executive to join our Commercial team, reporting to the Head of Sales. You will help manage and develop key retail customer accounts, working alongside customers, growers and our technical, procurement, planning and operations teams to deliver excellent service and strong commercial performance.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in fresh produce sales and account management.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the day-to-day management of retailer accounts, including orders, forecasts and customer-facing supply chain
• Building strong relationships with customer contacts, attending meetings and preparing presentations, tenders and reviews
• Maintaining pricing records and monitoring sales, margins and promotional activity
• Analysing weekly sales and market data to spot opportunities and risks
• Working with planning and procurement to keep customers updated on supply and availability
• Supporting category reviews, range development and new product introductions
• Visiting growers, packhouses, customer sites and stores when required

What we're looking for

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in retail and fresh produce

It would be great, but not essential, if you also have experience in fresh produce, food manufacturing, agriculture or FMCG, an understanding of UK retail supply chains, or knowledge of category management.

Above all, we are looking for someone enthusiastic, resilient and eager to learn, who enjoys working as part of a team and cares about great customer service. This role is open to candidates at the start of their commercial career as well as those with more experience.

What we offer

• Pension contribution
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Training and development, with a clear progression pathway
• Exposure to major UK retailers, commercial negotiations and the full fresh produce supply chain

• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.